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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Macular "dystrophy," "retinal," 5
  1. Refraction 
    ... and infections Loss of sharp vision due to macular degeneration Retinal ... Retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited disorder of the retina)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003844.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Slit-lamp exam 
    ... cataract ) Injury to the cornea Dry eye syndrome Macular degeneration Separation of the retina from its supporting layers ( retinal detachment ) Blockage in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003880.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Ophthalmoscopy 
    ... of sharp, central vision due to age-related macular degeneration Melanoma of the eye Optic nerve problems Separation of the retina in the back of the eye from its ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003881.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Aging changes in the senses 
    ... Glaucoma -- rise in fluid pressure in the eye Macular degeneration -- disease in the macula (responsible for central vision) that causes vision loss Retinopathy -- disease in the retina often caused by diabetes or high blood pressure ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004013.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Visual field 
    ... increased eye pressure) High blood pressure Age-related macular ... Retinal detachment (separation of the retina in the back ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003879.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Vision problems 
    ... which is a medical emergency. Diabetic eye disease . Macular ... blindness . Retinal detachment -- Symptoms include floaters, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003029.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Home vision tests 
    ... testing. AMSLER GRID TEST This test helps detect macular degeneration . This is a disease that causes blurred vision, ... exam. People who are at risk of developing macular degeneration may be told by their ophthalmologist to perform ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003446.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Standard eye exam 
    ... eye) Diabetes Glaucoma High blood pressure Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), (loss of sharp, central vision) ... objects that develops with age) Strabismus (crossed eyes) Retinal tear or detachment This list may not include ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003434.htm - Medical Encyclopedia